July 5 | Newman Lake Hot Dog and T-shirt sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr, Newman Lake. The grilled hot dogs are great and the annual Newman Lake T-Shirt design is always a surprise during this community event sponsored by Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary and Newman Lake SCOPE.

July 9 | Hot Ice! 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Kids 4 and up are welcome to see what amazing things can be created with sodium acetate. For more: 232-2510

July 14-17 | "Alive" Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon, Valley Real Life, 1831 S. Barker Road. This free event is for kids going into grades kindergarten through 5th in the fall. A family fun night will be held July 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register or for more: www.valleyreallife.org

July 16 | Marshmallow Catapults 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Kids ages 4 and up are invited to see how far they can shoot a marshmallow. For more: 232-2510

July 18-19 | 2014 Relay for Life 6 p.m. Fri. to 9 a.m. Sat., Meadowood Technology Campus. Activities, entertainment, food, vendors and more will be available during the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. There will also be kids activities such as bouncers, games, science fun and crafts. For more: www.relayforlife.org/libertylakewa

July 18-19 | Festivale Italiano The 7th annual event sponsored by the American Italian Club of Spokane and the Liberty Lake Farmers Market will include bocce and an ice cream social 6 p.m. Friday followed by a showing of "Roman Holiday" at dusk in Rocky Hill Park. The festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Farmers Market. For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com

July 19 | Soap Box Derby Race 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pavillion Park. The Spokane East Rotary Club is sponsoring the seventh annual Soap Box Derby Race for special-needs kids. There will be a barbecue around 12:30 p.m. For more: 928-6545

July 20 | Church in the Park 10 a.m., Pavillion Park. A service of singing, praise and worship is open to the public followed by a barbecue potluck sponsored by Lakeside Church and Uplift Church. Bring your own lawn chairs. For more: 210-9779

July 25 | Matsiko World Orphan Children's Choir 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. These lively, colorful youth are back for a performance in Liberty Lake. For more: 210-9779

July 25 to Aug. 2 | "Goldilocks and The Three Pigs" Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. This delightful take on a couple of old storybook standbys is full of energy, humor and adventure for all ages. For tickets, show times and more: www.libertylaketheatre.com

Recurring

Liberty Lake Art Society Third Wednesday of the month, various times and locations. Create, learn and explore new art avenues, as well as display, sell and network your art. No jurying board, no bylaws, no pressure. Work on projects to benefit Liberty Lake and surround communities. Dues are $10 per year, and you do not need to be a local resident to join. For more: 255-9600

CIVIC & BUSINESS

July 11 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal, Mica Peak room, 23403 E. Mission Ave. Women who do business in and around Liberty Lake are invited to hear Deanna Tiemann with Squishy Peanut Marketing talk about updates and changes with Facebook. For more: www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com

July 18 | Business Connections Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., MedStar Hangar at Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter Ave. Cost is $28 for members and guests; $45 for non-members. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

July 3 | Patriotic run 5:45 p.m., Pavillion Park. Liberty Lake Running Club and Fallen Heroes Circuit Course committee is hosting a circuit course/fun run. The group will start at the machines at Pavillion Park, run to Rocky Hill Park to do the circuits there and then return for another round at Pavillion Park. For more: www.facebook.com/LLRunningClub

July 8 to Aug. 27 | Adult and junior golf lessons Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. Junior lessons are available in two morning sessions for $70, while adult lessons are offered in two evening sessions for $110. For more: 928-3484 or www.libertylakewa.gov/golf

July 12 | Liberty Lake Loop 8 a.m., Pavillion Park. Sponsored by the Friends of Pavillion Park, the four-mile route leaving from Pavillion Park will be followed by a kids race. Cost is $15. For more: www.pavillionpark.org

July 13 | Valley Girl Triathlon 7:45 a.m., starting line near Inlet Drive. Registrations are sold out for this women-only spring distance triathlon. But spectators are welcome to observe the race which includes a 1/3-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run around the community. For more: www.valleygirltri.com

July 20 | Newman Lake 25K Run 6:30 a.m., Public fishing/boat launch area, Newman Lake. The scenic route winds itself around the lake and concludes with a pancake breakfast. Registration is due by July 18. For more: www.active.com

July 29 | Criterium Bike Race 5 to 9 p.m., Half Moon Park. Bike racing returns to the River District neighborhood with this annual event. Prior to the adult races starting at 6 p.m., kids races open to those 12 and under will begin at 5 p.m. Racers will be grouped by age, size and enthusiasm and parents will need to register each child by 4:45 p.m. Helmets are required. To register and for more: www.exploreriverdistrict.com

July 31 | Splash night with Spokane Indians 6 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana. Join with other baseball fans for a game against the Hillsboro Hops followed by post-game Circle the Bases. For tickets and more: spokaneindians.com

All calendar listings were provided to or gathered by Splash staff. If you would like your event considered for the community calendar, please submit information by the 15th of the month to calendar@libertylakesplash.com.